That's What She Pled

Tearing the Lid off Silly Class-Action Lawsuits (Ep. 24)

Class-action lawsuits have long been a powerful tool for individuals to seek justice when they face common issues or grievances. They allow a group of people, often facing similar harm or injustice, to join forces and pursue legal action collectively, amplifying their voices and resources. But sometimes, they are also just plain absurd! Join Christina Goldberg and Julie Luhrsen as they tear off the lid to some of the silliest class-action lawsuits in this episode. Laugh along as they retell cases concerning Charmine, Velveeta, and Kellogg’s and how not every claim has a case! Listen in as they discuss: * Why many lawyers are thought to be frivolous and predatory * How class-action lawsuits aren’t always more substantial than an individual suit * Why you should take information and instructions listed on products at face-value * And more Connect with Julie and Christina: * Luhrsen Goldberg  [https://www.lginjuryfirm.com/] * LinkedIn: Luhrsen Goldberg, LLC [https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawpoweredbywomen/] * info@LawPoweredByWomen.com [info@LawPoweredByWomen.com] * Call For a Free Evaluation: 941-740-6159 * LinkedIn: Christina Goldberg [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-goldberg-0684174a/] * LinkedIn: Julie Luhrsen [https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieluhrsen/] * Facebook: Luhrsen Goldberg [https://www.facebook.com/LawPoweredByWomen]

Family Law: From Prenups to Child Custody with Lora Howell (Ep.23)

Family law cases encompass a wide range of legal matters, from prenuptial agreements that outline financial rights and responsibilities before marriage, to emotionally charged disputes over child custody arrangements. In this episode, Lora Howell joins Julie and Christina to share practical strategies for presenting your family law case effectively, the variety of arrangements available depending on your situation, and how you can help the well-being of your family throughout the divorce process. Valuable takeaways include: * Learn how family law attorneys decide which parent contributes more to the well-being of their child * What NOT to do when going through a divorce (and how it might damage your chances of gaining custody) * Attorney insight into some of the craziest celebrity prenup conditions  * And more Resources: * Family Law with Lora Howell (Ep.12) [https://thats-what-she-pled.blubrry.net/2022/12/27/family-law-with-lora-howell-ep-12/] * Estate Planning: From The Ultra-Wealthy To The Working Class With Neil Lyons (Ep.9) [https://thats-what-she-pled.blubrry.net/2022/11/08/estate-planning-from-the-ultra-wealthy-to-the-working-class-with-neil-lyons-ep-9/] Connect with Julie and Christina: * Luhrsen Goldberg  [https://www.lginjuryfirm.com/] * LinkedIn: Luhrsen Goldberg, LLC [https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawpoweredbywomen/] * info@LawPoweredByWomen.com [info@LawPoweredByWomen.com] * Call For a Free Evaluation: 941-740-6159 * LinkedIn: Christina Goldberg [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-goldberg-0684174a/] * LinkedIn: Julie Luhrsen [https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieluhrsen/] * Facebook: Luhrsen Goldberg [https://www.facebook.com/LawPoweredByWomen] Connect with Lora Howell: * Luhrsen Goldberg  [https://www.lginjuryfirm.com/] * LinkedIn: Lora Howell [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lora-l-howell-6533b27/] * Call For a Free Evaluation: 941-740-6159 About Lora L. Howell: Lora L. Howell has been a member of the Florida Bar since 2007 and has focused her practice in the areas of Family Law, Foreclosure Litigation, and Civil Litigation. Lora was born and raised in Mooresville, Indiana. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Indiana University in 1994. She graduated on the Dean’s List and was a member of the Political Science Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha. She was the recipient of a Rotary Foundation Scholarship where she studied abroad at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador en la facultad de Jurisprudencia. She earned her Juris Doctor Degree from Florida State University College of Law where she was a member of the Jessup Moot Court Team and the Women’s Law Symposium President. Lora is currently active in several professional organizations as well as community groups.

From Prince to Pauper: Lessons in Estate Planning Courtesy of Pop Culture (Ep.22)

What happens when a celebrity dies without a will? In this episode, Neil Lyons, Esq. is back to share his knowledge of Estate Planning and provide legal insight into a few celebrity deaths and the repercussions of them not having a will or trust.  Join Neil, Julie, and Christina as they candidly discuss: * Notable celebrity deaths like Prince, Whitney Houston, and Heath Ledger  * The Florida Slayer Statue and how convicted murders are not eligible to receive an inheritance from their victim * How wills can help alleviate or significantly reduce the probate process and estate taxes * The importance of choosing a Personal Representative (i.e. Executor) * And more Resources: * Estate Planning: From The Ultra-Wealthy To The Working Class With Neil Lyons (Ep.9) [https://thats-what-she-pled.blubrry.net/2022/11/08/estate-planning-from-the-ultra-wealthy-to-the-working-class-with-neil-lyons-ep-9/] * Florida Statue 732.802 [http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0732/Sections/0732.802.html] * Why Not Store Your Will in a Safety Deposit Box? [https://www.lawpoweredbywomen.com/will-in-a-bank-safety-deposit-box/] Connect with Julie and Christina: * Luhrsen Goldberg  [https://www.lginjuryfirm.com/] * LinkedIn: Luhrsen Goldberg, LLC [https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawpoweredbywomen/] * info@LawPoweredByWomen.com [info@LawPoweredByWomen.com] * Call For a Free Evaluation: 941-740-6159 * LinkedIn: Christina Goldberg [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-goldberg-0684174a/] * LinkedIn: Julie Luhrsen [https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieluhrsen/] * Facebook: Luhrsen Goldberg [https://www.facebook.com/LawPoweredByWomen] Connect with Neil Lyons: * Luhrsen Goldberg  [https://www.lginjuryfirm.com/] * LinkedIn: Neil Lyons [https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-lyons-a5a220a3/] About Neil Lyons: The experience and commitment to public service and excellence that Neil brings to Luhrsen Goldberg [http://lawpoweredbywomen.com/] is the perfect complement to the compassionate guidance and counsel the Lakewood Ranch and surrounding areas have come to expect and appreciate from personal injury [https://www.lawpoweredbywomen.com/legal-services/personal-injury/] attorneys Julie S. Luhrsen [https://www.lawpoweredbywomen.com/our-attorneys/julie-s-luhrsen/] and Christina A. Goldberg [https://www.lawpoweredbywomen.com/our-attorneys/christina-a-goldberg/]. As an attorney at a firm known for Law Powered By Women®, Neil is no stranger to the support and encouragement of strong women. He credits his wife, Mary, for enabling and encouraging him to help so many through his pro bono work.

Experiences and Achievements with Michele Mirman (Ep.21)

Every state has different laws and regulations, therefore, lawyers within these different states have a lot of different experiences and duties! Our guest, Michele Mirman, is a Bar member in over 6 states but resides and practices in the big apple, New York City! She joins Julie and Christina to share her experiences as a female lawyer in a male-dominated industry. Listen as Michele discusses:  * How she holds the record for the largest-ever verdict for a specific type of client * Some amazing stories from her Law School days and other significant parts of history that happened during her studies * How the law industry has transformed since the Covid-19 pandemic  * And more Resources: * “When Bad Things Happen to Good People” by Harold S. Kushner [https://www.amazon.com/When-Things-Happen-Good-People/dp/1400034728] * Jean Camper Cahn [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Camper_Cahn] * Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association [https://brooklynwomensbar.org/] * New York State Trial Lawyers Association [https://www.nystla.org/] * Women In History: We’ve Come A Long Way, Baby (Ep. 18) [https://thats-what-she-pled.blubrry.net/2023/03/28/women-in-history-weve-come-a-long-way-baby-ep-18/] Connect with Julie and Christina: * Luhrsen Goldberg  [https://www.lginjuryfirm.com/] * LinkedIn: Luhrsen Goldberg, LLC [https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawpoweredbywomen/] * info@LawPoweredByWomen.com [info@LawPoweredByWomen.com] * Call For a Free Evaluation: 941-740-6159 * LinkedIn: Christina Goldberg [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-goldberg-0684174a/] * LinkedIn: Julie Luhrsen [https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieluhrsen/] * Facebook: Luhrsen Goldberg [https://www.facebook.com/LawPoweredByWomen] Connect with Michele Mirman:  * LinkedIn: Michele Mirman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-mirman-b22b8411/] * LinkedIn: Mirman Markovits & Landau, PC [https://www.linkedin.com/company/mirman-markovits-&-landau/] * Facebook: Mirman, Markovits & Landau, P.C. New York Personal Injury Attorneys [https://www.facebook.com/NYLawyer1] * Instagram: @mirmanlawyers [https://www.instagram.com/mirmanlawyers/?hl=en] About Michele Mirman: As a trial attorney for over 45 years, Michele has tried and settled numerous, significant cases of all types, and focuses specifically on medical malpractice, personal injury, and construction accidents. Michele leads a firm of eight medical malpractice and personal injury attorneys and represents the victims of serious accidents and medical malpractice including trauma to infants at birth. Michele is the Founder and President of the Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association Foundation and a Past President of the New York State Trial Lawyers and the Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association. In addition to her work as an attorney, she is a Trustee at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum and the President of Bear Givers, Org, a non-profit that creates kindness projects for children, a strong supporter of the Brooklyn Kindergarten Society, a member of AllInBklyn, a women’s giving circle that provides grants to charities that support Brooklyn. Finally, Michele is a member of the Bars of New York, New Jersey, California, Florida, Connecticut, and Washington, D.C., the United States Supreme Court, the Federal Courts of New Jersey, and the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.

Personal Injury Cases In Pop Culture (Ep.20)

Who comes to mind when you think of famous personal injury cases? In this episode, we take a look into some notable personal injury cases that have occurred in pop culture. Join us as we reveal the legal drama and real-life consequences for celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow, Michael Phelps, and Dr. Phil McGraw. Christina and Julie discuss:  * How surveillance cameras and the difference between them can affect investigations * The case of comedian Tracy Morgan and the Walmart truck driver who had been driving for allegedly over 24 hours * Some key details about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act * The case of a well-known talk show host who tried to bribe the victim of a dog bite * And more Resources: * That’s What She Pled: The Personal Injury Law Cases That Received Public Attention (Ep.3) [https://thats-what-she-pled.blubrry.net/2022/08/09/the-personal-injury-law-cases-that-received-public-attention-ep-3/] * Estate Planning: From The Ultra-Wealthy To The Working Class With Neil Lyons (Ep.9) [https://thats-what-she-pled.blubrry.net/2022/11/08/estate-planning-from-the-ultra-wealthy-to-the-working-class-with-neil-lyons-ep-9/] * Family Law with Lora Howell (Ep. 12) [https://thats-what-she-pled.blubrry.net/2022/12/27/family-law-with-lora-howell-ep-12/] * Injury Law: Florida’s Latest Legislation Changes (Ep. 19) [https://thats-what-she-pled.blubrry.net/2023/04/18/injury-law-floridas-latest-legislation-changes-ep-19/] * Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/] Connect with Julie and Christina: * Luhrsen Goldberg  [https://www.lginjuryfirm.com/] * LinkedIn: Luhrsen Goldberg, LLC [https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawpoweredbywomen/] * info@LawPoweredByWomen.com [info@LawPoweredByWomen.com] * Call For a Free Evaluation: 941-740-6159 * LinkedIn: Christina Goldberg [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-goldberg-0684174a/] * LinkedIn: Julie Luhrsen [https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieluhrsen/] * Facebook: Luhrsen Goldberg [https://www.facebook.com/LawPoweredByWomen]